US Says Russia, Ukraine Agree to Maritime Cease-Fire in Black Sea

The agreement marks a shift in U.S. policy, with a focus on easing restrictions on Russian maritime trade and payments related to food and fertilizer exports. The United States has announced that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a maritime cease-fire for the Black Sea. The countries have agreed to “ensure safe navigation, eliminate the

US to Assist Russia in Restoring ‘Access to the World Market’ Following Saudi Talks

The agreement marks a shift in U.S. policy, with a focus on easing restrictions on Russian maritime trade and payments related to food and fertilizer exports. The United States and Russia reached a new agreement in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, this week that includes a U.S. commitment to help restore Russia’s access to global markets

Social Security Announces New Transparency Measures

Agency meetings are being recorded and shared online, along with other measures, to inform the public as well as staff. The Social Security Administration (SSA) revealed multiple new initiatives on Monday to boost transparency and accountability under the new Trump administration. The initiatives include publishing recordings of weekly meetings, optimizing real estate to save costs,

Advocacy Groups Sue Trump Admin to Block Dismantling of Education Department

The groups argued that only Congress, not the president, has the authority to dismantle the Department of Education. A coalition of advocacy organizations filed a lawsuit on Monday to block the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the Department of Education, calling the move illegal. The lawsuit alleged that President Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Reinstate Terminated Refugee Resettlement Contracts

The president signed an order in January suspending refugee resettlement. A federal judge on March 24 ordered the Trump administration to reinstate refugee resettlement contracts that officials had terminated, finding that the extraordinary relief was warranted as a legal case proceeds. U.S. District Judge Jamal Whitehead said that all contracts terminated under President Donald Trump’s